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General counsel indefinitely suspended
Bank general counsel caught up in “biggest” US bank collapse in 2017 to be indefinitely suspended after pleading guilty in bank fraud.
Luxury elite join Luxury Law Summit faculty in New York
Luxury leaders from Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Macys and Ralph Lauren will discuss the latest issues for the sector this fall.
Eversheds Sutherland's essential app
Firm launches BDCESSENTIALS mobile app.
Holland & Knight in pro bono hack
Firm sponsors creation of a new Miami chapter of Legal Hackers, a pro bono group at the intersection of law and tech.
JPMorgan's 'secret sauce”
Bank turns to tech in tackling shareholder activism with launch of analytics tool in trending of advisers using tech to help clients fend off activist investors.
Former general counsel in discrimination suit
Two general counsel for LSU Health Center in New Orleans sue over gender discrimination claims.
US courts diversity problem
Minority groups and women underrepresented on US state supreme courts, as report suggests judicial elections lack of diversity threatens legitimacy.
Postcards from the legal edge
California State Bar looks set to push the boundaries of legal practice as it invites public comment on tech task force's regulatory reform options.
McDermott in healthcare acquisition
Integration strengthens client-focused health care consultancy as firm extends firm's health policy and private equity ambitions.
US and IP are target for Eversheds trio
Eversheds Sutherland in US expansion as trio of Foley & Lardner IP partners set sail for San Diego.
The compliance officer cometh
Study reveals 2019 compliance compensation, highlighting the rise of the chief compliance officer role.
Legal chief calls time at Heineken
Surprise greets decision as Heineken USA legal chief quits the Company.
Revamped business model for LTC4
Non-profit changes business model to open up services promoting industry standard for tech competence.
Law firm and lobbyists in DC tie-up
Jones Walker LLP and the TCH Group LLC announce strategic alliance.
Think-tank general counsel suspended
Minnesota think tank general counsel suspended and apologises for remarks in New York Times about Somali refugees as being “very visible.”
McGlinchey Stafford steps up to the plate in Boston
Firm adds four accomplished litigators in three states, opens Boston office.
Alternative career for two general counsel
Former MasterCard, 3M general counsel form new ADR firm
Elevate raises $25 million
$25 million investment from Kayne Partners to fuel continued growth as firm addresses “critical need” in legal market and aims for public listing.
Legal teams to grow next six months
Driven by litigation and data privacy concerns early half of US law firms and companies plan to expand legal teams within the next six months research predicts.
General counsel steps up to co-chief exec role
More evidence of a shift in general counsel status as gc joins with chief financial officer as co-chief execs of Allied Minds.